Youth Coordinator

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Coordinator to enhance community programs for foster youth. This role focuses on data analysis, project management, and community engagement to improve employment outcomes and support youth in vocational programs. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various agencies, conduct site visits, and monitor performance to ensure the success of community initiatives. Join a mission-driven organization committed to making a significant impact on the lives of children and families in need.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with two years of community work experience required.
• High school diploma with six years of community work experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to improve community initiatives.
• Coordinate Career Choice initiatives for foster youth.

Skills

Data Analysis

Community Engagement

Project Management

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

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This position is only open to internal ACS applicants. The selected candidate will be offered a salary of $72,978.00.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) aims to protect and promote the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare, juvenile justice services, and community supports. ACS manages foster care services, provides subsidized childcare vouchers, and responds to child maltreatment allegations. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and community programs.

The Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS) ensures high-quality services for children in foster care, supporting provider agencies with technical assistance to improve safety, permanency, and well-being.

The Office of Youth Success Services (OYSS) works across divisions to improve outcomes for children and families through education, workforce readiness, job placement, and housing supports. The new Career Choice program will assist foster youth enrolled in vocational or workforce development programs with tuition, housing, and stipends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze data, including review of dashboards.
• Coordinate community-wide Career Choice initiatives.
• Engage with community programs to improve employment outcomes for foster youth.
• Serve as liaison for foster care provider agencies.
• Conduct community site visits.
• Monitor and evaluate partner/provider performance.
• Support the Program Director with meetings, presentations, and training coordination.
• Manage community projects and assist with inquiries.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree and two years of community work experience, or
• High school diploma and six years of community work experience, or
• Equivalent education and experience, with at least one year of relevant experience.

Additional information about public service loan forgiveness, residency requirements, and the city's commitment to diversity is included.